The Changing Role of Connectivity in Delivering First Class Healthcare Experiences

摘要

In an era of accelerated healthcare digital transformation, what's often missing in the discussion is the critical aspect of the network infrastructure. Because networks are largely invisible until they go down, even senior leadership may overlook this foundation for the 21st century integrated health system. However, like the vascular and immune systems of the human body, networks are truly the lifeblood of the healthcare enterprise. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare providers discovered that the network should - and could - have been a more strategic asset to the organization, perhaps more than originally perceived. And as healthcare delivery models continue to shift, IT leaders must ensure that the network can keep up with the demands of a threat-filled, highly distributed, and loT-driven patient care world. It starts with taking a holistic look at the network from this point forward.